ASUS ZenBook UX303UB Touchscreen Laptop Review

The ASUS ZenBook UX303UB Laptop comes in a feel and touch that is just incredible for any premium desktop replacement. If you are a gaming buddy and love using power, then this is an ideal system for you.

From the 6th Generation Core i7 processor to the 512 SSD, the machine ensures that you have the best experience while gaming. The 13.3-inch touchscreen notebook offers just more than you get from Full HD resolutions: it is 4 times better.

The 12GB system memory ensures that you do not have any lags while enjoying your game or any other task. As if this is not enough, you have a dedicated 2GB of NVIDIA GT940M graphics memory. The system comes with Windows 10 pre-installed. This is a true definition of modern light and thin laptops. It has lived to compete with its rivals quite well.

Asus ZenBook UX303UB Design

The ZenBook breed of notebooks has shown incredible consistency in design. This has been their trend over a number of iterations. It comes with a brushed-aluminum finish. The lid has a radial, brushed pattern.

The grille consists of a distinctive circular pattern of perforations. It allows for built-in speakers to deliver quality audio. The model is best known for its unique flavor. It measures 0.8 x 12.70 x 10 inches and weighs approximately 3.2 pounds. It has beaten most of its rivals in the market by far.

Features

You cannot talk of modern laptop features without talking about the ASUS ZenBook UX303UB’s 6th Generation, 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U processor. The Skylake CPU can be boosted to 3.1GHz on Turbo. With its 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 940M 2GB graphics card, the machine has gained sufficient muscle to battle it out with the competition.

And while I have not had a chance to test this laptop, I know from my hands-on time that it promises reliable performance as a superb multimedia device. You can use it for daily tasks as well as other work-related jobs without any worry.

With the Ultra HD 3200 by 1800 pixels screen, your video and photo demands are sorted. Asus ZenBook UX303UB provides color-accuracy similar to that of the MacBook Pro. This model borrows heavily from the gaming Asus ROG GL551JW. It, however, cuts its own niche making it a premium desktop replacement laptop.

It graphics chipset is of modern technology and can be reliably used to handle a number of games. While modern titles would prove difficult, the NVIDIA 940M chipset can give you a quality gaming experience. It is ultraportable making it a very reliable device for your daily tasks.

Display and Other Features

With the 512 GD SSD, you can be sure to be sealing the best deal. Asus ZenBook UX303UB is faster than conventional hard drives. This high-performance laptop comes with the best data transfer speeds thanks to the 4x PCIe connection. It Quad HD screen resolution gives you the best touchscreen experience.

The 13.3-inch screen is nothing less of a professional notebook. You can scale the resolution from 3200 x 1800 to 1920 x 1080 for better clarity. It supports touch, and the panel is naturally IPS and has a glossy screen

Connectivity and exterior peripherals are well-placed. The system comes with two 3.0 USB ports, a headset jack, and an SD card reader on the right and to the left, there is one 3.0 USB port – that can be used to charge gadgets while the machine is in sleep mode. There is also an HDMI port and a mini DisplayPort. Connectivity works on Bluetooth 4.0 and dual-band 802.11AC WiFi.

As for the keyboard, the design is similar to the ASUS N550JX. It is square in shape, and keys are chiclet in style. The backlight is automatic, and they adjust to the ambient room lighting.

There is a touchpad below the keyboard; it comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio making it very efficient since it matches that of the display. It supports Windows 10 gestures. The battery lasts up to 6 hours while surfing – this is regardless of the high power demand by the 4k display.

Pros

  • Very reliable in performance thanks to the 6th Generation processor and the modern graphics card.
  • The RAM is sufficient to deliver quality results while working on multiple tasks.
  • The transfer of data is super fast thanks to the high-speed SSD and USB ports.
  • You can rely on its 6 hours of battery life for your daily tasks

Cons

  • For gaming, it is not the ultimate choice since the graphics memory is not sufficient for modern games.

Our Verdict

This is a true meaning of prime hardware. It can be packed to deliver quality system performance on a range of tasks. It is affordable, and the device comes with modern technologies as opposed to most of its competitors.

Its screen resolution is of high quality making video and photo editing a great deal. The CPU, RAM, and graphics work seamlessly to deliver quality and reliable results even on multiple tasks. If you are looking for portable, performing and affordable notebook, then get this laptop!


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Written By Eric Smith

My name is Eric Smith and I've been working within the tech space for over 10 years, both at one of the largest computer manufacturers (for which I have no affiliation with anymore) but also in the retail sector where I gained a lot of experience in helping people finding suitable tech products.